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What is a wallet?
How to Get a Wallet?
What wallet(s) do you support?
How to Use Metamask with Sushi
How to Use Trust Wallet's Browser Extension with Sushi
What Are The Differences Between Custodial And Non-Custodial Wallets?
How to Get a Wallet?
What is a wallet?
How to Get a Wallet?
What wallet(s) do you support?
How to Use Metamask with Sushi
How to Use Trust Wallet's Browser Extension with Sushi
What Are The Differences Between Custodial And Non-Custodial Wallets?

A wallet is essential for interacting with DeFi platforms like Sushi. To get a wallet, choose a provider and follow their setup instructions. There are two main types of wallets:

Custodial Wallets:

These wallets are managed by a third party, such as a cryptocurrency exchange. The third party controls the wallet's private keys. Examples of custodial wallets include those offered by exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken. While they are user-friendly and often provide additional services like trading and asset management, they pose a risk as you don't have full control over your funds.

Non-Custodial Wallets:

These wallets give you complete control over your private keys and, consequently, your funds. Examples include MetaMask, Ledger, and Trust Wallet. Non-custodial wallets are preferred for enhanced security and autonomy.

  • Hot Wallets (Software Wallets):

These are online wallets like MetaMask, Argent, and Trust Wallet - convenient for frequent use but less secure than cold wallets due to their internet connectivity.

  • Cold Wallets (Hardware Wallets):

These are physical devices like Ledger or Trezor, offering higher security for storing cryptocurrencies offline, thus reducing the risk of online threats.

A wallet is essential for interacting with DeFi platforms like Sushi. To get a wallet, choose a provider and follow their setup instructions. There are two main types of wallets:

Custodial Wallets:

These wallets are managed by a third party, such as a cryptocurrency exchange. The third party controls the wallet's private keys. Examples of custodial wallets include those offered by exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken. While they are user-friendly and often provide additional services like trading and asset management, they pose a risk as you don't have full control over your funds.

Non-Custodial Wallets:

These wallets give you complete control over your private keys and, consequently, your funds. Examples include MetaMask, Ledger, and Trust Wallet. Non-custodial wallets are preferred for enhanced security and autonomy.

  • Hot Wallets (Software Wallets):

These are online wallets like MetaMask, Argent, and Trust Wallet - convenient for frequent use but less secure than cold wallets due to their internet connectivity.

  • Cold Wallets (Hardware Wallets):

These are physical devices like Ledger or Trezor, offering higher security for storing cryptocurrencies offline, thus reducing the risk of online threats.